Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of July 21

Appleton Public Library: Volunteers needed to keep the children’s section organized by assisting with cart ordering and/or shelving. Shelving involves pushing a cart, placing items in order, and tidying books. Cart ordering involves arranging items on carts, and can be done while seated. Minimum of one 2-hour hour shift per week is requested. Proficiency in alphabetical and numerical order required. Training provided. Contact: Colleen, cholz@apl.org

Brewster Village: Is seeking volunteers with varied skills, experiences and interests to meet the social needs of residents in short- and long-term nursing homes. Examples include companionship/friendly visits, entertainment/activity assistant, café host, meal serving, or villager escort. Contact: Pam, 920-832-5400 or Pamela.Schmidt@outagamie.org

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore: Seeks ReStore volunteers to assist with customer service, merchandising, donation intake, cashiering, etc. Variety of shifts available. Contact: Amy, amyc@foxcitieshabitat.org

Journey Together Service Dog: Help socialize service dogs in training through this prison dog program that trains dogs to assist people with PTSD. Dogs are trained by inmates at Oshkosh Correctional Institution but need public exposure. Volunteers take dogs to public places like stores, parks, and restaurants on a flexible schedule. Orientation and training provided. Contact: Brenda, journeytogetherservicedog@gmail.com or visit journeytogetherservicedog.org

Linwood Community, A Ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes: Is looking for volunteers to assist with seasonal lawn mowing. Volunteer as little or as much as your schedule allows. Contact: Sue, edasst.fvlhomes@gmail.com

Outagamie County Nutrition Program: Seeks meal site volunteers to provide meals to older adults in Appleton, Kaukauna, Seymour, and Hortonville. Duties include packing meals, setting tables, serving, and clean-up. Shifts are generally 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers must be 18, complete an application, background check, orientation, and training. Contact: Kelsey, kelsey.larson@outagamie.org or 920-832-2113

Retired & Senior Volunteer 55+ Program (RSVP): Is seeking volunteers ages 55 and better who live in Outagamie, Calumet and Waupaca counties to serve the community in a variety of roles, including in-person and virtually. RSVP has flexible short- and long-term opportunities. Contact: Beth, 920-832-9360 or beth@volunteerfoxcities.org

Riverview Gardens: Become a Hoop House Helper by supporting community growth by planting, harvesting, and implementing organic pest management. Flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Ideal for ongoing project enthusiasts and those seeking regular volunteerism. Responsibilities include record-keeping, adhering to organic agricultural practices, and collaborating with diverse teams. Tasks include bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 35 pounds), and tool usage. A 15-minute orientation is required. Contact: Stacey, swest@riverviewgardens.org  

SOAR Fox Cities: Seeks volunteers for special needs dances. Volunteers are needed to socialize with and help serve participants. Great for groups of teens or adults willing to volunteer one time, or on a regular basis. Current dance dates are Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13 (more dates to come). Contact: Brenda, volunteer@soarfoxcities.com or 920-731-9831

YMCA of the Fox Cities: Is looking for volunteers to read to small groups of students in their after-school care program for grades kindergarten through folurth grade. Volunteers are needed one or more days per week, from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Contact: Kate, kyates@ymcafoxcities.org or Brandon, bvanderhoof@ymcafoxcities.org

Information provided by Volunteer Fox Cities, volunteerfoxcities.org, 920-832-9360